Central Cinema is showing a personal favorite:  Boys Don't Cry , playing through July 29 at 7.

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Ten years ago, Hilary Swank busted onto the silver screen as Brandon Teena, a victim of homophobic hate crime.

The role started  Swank on the road to the exclusive 2-for-2 actress Oscars Club (members include Swank, Vivien Leigh, Helen Hayes, Sally Field, and Luise Rainer).

Swank:  Boys Don't Cry, Million Dollar Baby
Leigh:  Gone With the Wind , A Streetcar Named Desire
Helen Hayes :  Airport, The Sin of Madelon Claudet
Sally Field:  Norma Rae, Places in the Heart
Luise Rainer:  The Good Earth, The Great Ziegfield